Endoscopy - Decontamination Technician inMilton Keynes inMilton Keynes PUBLISHED 11 DEC 2023

Continuing and enhancing professional development by attending study days, relevant training courses and training which have been identified at appraisal. Facilitate the learning of others by acting as a mentor and provide support to new members of staff undertaking certain aspects of the training.


Please refer to attached Job description for further information.

We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.

MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once enough applications have been received.

MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

Upon commencing employment with the Trust,all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.


Endoscopy Decontamination Technician


Department: HSDU


Band: 2, £23,615 Per annum, pro rata if part time


Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week
+ On-call commitment
, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

An opportunity has arisen within the Endoscopy Unit for a Decontamination Technician.The Department is operational from 7am - 7pm over a 6 day shift system. Your typical hours will be one week of earlies and one week of lates and the successful applicant will need to be able to work flexible shifts covering these hours. There will also be the occasional 8pm finish when on late shift. In line with Trust policy the department aims to become a 7 day service, it is likely that operational hours will be reviewed to reflect this.


Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.


Interview date: 05 November 2024

The Department runs an on-call service and the technician would be required to participate fully in the out of hours on-call rota (contracted to one week in every four).

The role involves efficiently providing the correct handling, cleaning, decontamination maintenance and security of flexible endoscopes and related equipment.No previous experience is required for this role as on ongoing training programme is in operation.Decontamination Technicians are given the opportunity to gain experience in Sterile Services once fully trained.

You must be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, organisational and interpersonal skills, as liaison with other disciplines is an integral part of this role. The other essential requirements for this role are:


Literacy and numeracy skills


Good organisational skills


Excellent communication skills


Confident


Punctual


Flexible


Basic IT skills


Insight into the care of delicate and expensive equipment

To find out more about the Milton Keynes Hospital Trust objectives visit www.jobsincare.com/job/jbnsXkH0

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We reserve the right to close posts early if we receive a sufficient volume of applications.

Continuing and enhancing professional development by attending study days, relevant training courses and training which have been identified at appraisal. Facilitate the learning of others by acting as a mentor and provide support to new members of staff undertaking certain aspects of the training.


Please refer to attached Job description for further information.

We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.

MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once enough applications have been received.

MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

Upon commencing employment with the Trust,all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.


Endoscopy Decontamination Technician


Department: HSDU


Band: 2, £23,615 Per annum, pro rata if part time


Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week
+ On-call commitment
, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

An opportunity has arisen within the Endoscopy Unit for a Decontamination Technician.The Department is operational from 7am - 7pm over a 6 day shift system. Your typical hours will be one week of earlies and one week of lates and the successful applicant will need to be able to work flexible shifts covering these hours. There will also be the occasional 8pm finish when on late shift. In line with Trust policy the department aims to become a 7 day service, it is likely that operational hours will be reviewed to reflect this.


Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.


Interview date: 05 November 2024

The Department runs an on-call service and the technician would be required to participate fully in the out of hours on-call rota (contracted to one week in every four).

The role involves efficiently providing the correct handling, cleaning, decontamination maintenance and security of flexible endoscopes and related equipment.No previous experience is required for this role as on ongoing training programme is in operation.Decontamination Technicians are given the opportunity to gain experience in Sterile Services once fully trained.

You must be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, organisational and interpersonal skills, as liaison with other disciplines is an integral part of this role. The other essential requirements for this role are:


Literacy and numeracy skills


Good organisational skills


Excellent communication skills


Confident


Punctual


Flexible


Basic IT skills


Insight into the care of delicate and expensive equipment

To find out more about the Milton Keynes Hospital Trust objectives visit www.jobsincare.com/job/jbnsXkH0

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We reserve the right to close posts early if we receive a sufficient volume of applications.



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